ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit

[danbrotherston]

I did not realize that local construction crews were such delicate flowers.  I would like to say that I'm shocked and appalled that people would be so graceless as to insult and harass them, but I find it has become very difficult to be surprised by low behaviour.

It is not about being delicate.  People like to take pride in their work. A little positive acknowledgement for a job well don't is a natural human need.  Further more, I spoke with someone who's husband works for the region as a road engineer. He drives around in his pick up truck and every day gets something thrown at him or spit at.  That is how bad and sad it is.  I totally agree that a simple thumbs up would be a great idea.

I do think this was an insensitive comment.  I know someone who lives on Ottawa street (who may very well be here) and the stories they tell of how the construction workers are treated, well lets just say, I have a little bit less respect for people, and its worth while to suggest here that those of us who appreciate the work they do be at least 1/10 as vocal about it as those who threaten, and in some cases assault the people who are working hard on our infrastructure.